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Robyn Bratica

@DrRobynBratica

Associate Professor, NCSP, LEP, mom, trail runner/ultrarunner ~ all opinions are my own

Joined May 2012
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Just saw @WilliamJamesEdu being represented by the #bostonceltics
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School & district leaders: Make student mental health a priority with these six strategies from @CDCgov: cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-… #MondayMotivation #MentalHealthMonday
NEW Mental Health Action Guide for School and District Leaders - Strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in schools.

ALT NEW Mental Health Action Guide for School and District Leaders - Strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in schools.

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Urgent action: The APA is seeking comments as it considers revisions to the Model Licensure Act, which guides states in who can work under the title “psychologist.” Submit a comment to protect the use of the title of "School Psychologist!" #NASPadvocates bit.ly/4bwH1WL
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🗣️ School & district leaders! 🗣️ Use these six strategies from @CDCgov to promote the mental health & well-being of students. cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-… #MondayMotivation #MentalHealthMonday
NEW Mental Health Action Guide for School and District Leaders - Strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in schools.

ALT NEW Mental Health Action Guide for School and District Leaders - Strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in schools.

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Supporting mental health in schools means supporting everyone in the school community. Here are four ways schools can prioritize mental health for teachers & staff so they can be their best selves in & out of the classroom. #WednesdayWisdom #WellnessWednesday
Four Ways Schools Can Support Teachers' Mental Health: Build in debrief sessions and touchpoints with school leaders & staff members; Increase awareness about school mental health supports; Provide more planning time during the day; Create peer-to-peer support systems like one-on-one mentoring.

ALT Four Ways Schools Can Support Teachers' Mental Health: Build in debrief sessions and touchpoints with school leaders & staff members; Increase awareness about school mental health supports; Provide more planning time during the day; Create peer-to-peer support systems like one-on-one mentoring.

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APA Style@APA_Style19 Jul 2023
July is Disability Pride Month! “When you use the disability language choices made by groups of disabled individuals, you honor their preferences.” —from the APA Style bias-free language guidelines (apastyle.apa.org/style-gramm…) #DisabilityPrideMonth
Disability

Disability

The overall principle for using disability language is to maintain the integrity (worth and dignity) of all individuals as human beings. Disability is a broad term that is defined in both legal and...

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SAMHSA@samhsagov19 Jul 2023
Some warning signs may help you determine if a young person in your life at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. Seek help by reaching out to @988Lifeline
Suicide Warning Signs for Youth 1. Talking about or making plans for suicide 2. Expressing hopelessness about the future 3. Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress 4. Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant: • Withdrawal from or changing social connections/situations • Changes in sleep (increased or decreased) • Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context • Recent increased agitation or irritability If you or a friend is in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org

ALT Suicide Warning Signs for Youth 1. Talking about or making plans for suicide 2. Expressing hopelessness about the future 3. Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress 4. Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant: • Withdrawal from or changing social connections/situations • Changes in sleep (increased or decreased) • Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context • Recent increased agitation or irritability If you or a friend is in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org

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It’s #DisabilityPrideMonth! Here are 4 tips for interacting with individuals who are #Blind or #LowVision:
Text: Identify yourself. Always identify yourself when entering or leaving a conversation, and when speaking in groups. Ex: "This is [your name]".

ALT Text: Identify yourself. Always identify yourself when entering or leaving a conversation, and when speaking in groups. Ex: "This is [your name]".

Text: Do not touch. NEVER pet or distract guide dogs,or touch canes and other mobility equipment.

ALT Text: Do not touch. NEVER pet or distract guide dogs,or touch canes and other mobility equipment.

Text: Offering help. Many people will seek help if they need it, and may simply be evaluating their surroundings as opposed to actually needing assistance. If you offer help, ask “Do you need help?” instead of “Can I help you?”

ALT Text: Offering help. Many people will seek help if they need it, and may simply be evaluating their surroundings as opposed to actually needing assistance. If you offer help, ask “Do you need help?” instead of “Can I help you?”

Text: Language choice. Do use appropriate language: Blind person, Person with low vision, Visually impaired. Don't use terms like: Partially sighted, Sight challenged, Visually handicapped.

ALT Text: Language choice. Do use appropriate language: Blind person, Person with low vision, Visually impaired. Don't use terms like: Partially sighted, Sight challenged, Visually handicapped.

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Because why not I’m #ACECertified #group fitness sgq.io/ZyaNMyA via @acefitness
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Everyone in the school community should feel valued for who they are & free to be their authentic self. Our message to LGBTQI+ students, teachers, and staff as we begin #PrideMonth: ED has got your back.
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Research shows 1 in 5 mothers experience anxiety, depression & substance use disorder during & after pregnancy. 75% of mothers who screen positive for depression do not access treatment. Why? Explore the May 2023 Family Support Newsbrief @CSIU16 hubs.ly/Q01R_zYl0
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🌈 Happy June 1st! 🎉 Today marks the beginning of Pride Month, and as educators, we have the power to create safe spaces where every student feels welcomed and valued for who they are. #PrideMonth #InclusiveEducation
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GLSEN@GLSEN31 May 2023
We must rise up and fight to protect our most vulnerable communities. We won’t stay silent. #RiseUp4LGBTQ
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Social media offers opportunities for healthy adolescent development, but it can also create risks. Help your teen stay #SafeOnSocial with these science-backed tips. Learn more: on.apa.org/3HTYlbf
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When schools provide mental health support for students: 🏅 Academic outcomes improve ⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced 🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase Here’s how schools can support students’ mental well-being: safesupportivelearning.ed.go…
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Our thoughts are with all of those affected by gun violence, including the shooting that occurred today at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. But we know this is not enough by any measure. We need stronger gun safety laws now. bit.ly/3FUmQUB
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I’ve been watching updates about @JasminKParis and even being out of the race she has done amazing and is such an inspiration for all female #ultrarunners Bravo Jasmin 👏👏👏 – at Massachusetts, USA
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@keithdunn16 Mar 2023
We are over 48 hours into the race. Jasmin Paris @JasminKParis has not completed loop four within the time limit and is out of the race. #BM100
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Our School Psychology department was well represented at the @nasponline convention in Denver last week! Presenters included students Samantha Roach, Elisa Huerta, Madeline Lusi, Sarah Aronson and faculty Drs. Dan Jacobs, @DrWolkoff, and @DrRobynBratica.
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Students with disabilities experienced ~1.6M disciplinary removals in the 2019-20 school year. It can be a distressing experience for students and staff. To support their needs, we must provide a more positive learning environment. Via @ED_Sped_Rehab sites.ed.gov/osers/2023/01/d…
Discipline and behavior series. Our discipline policies reflect our priorities. https://sites.ed.gov/osers/

ALT Discipline and behavior series. Our discipline policies reflect our priorities. https://sites.ed.gov/osers/

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So proud of @WilliamJamesEdu students for this presentation on Animal Assisted Interventions! I love getting the chance to mentor! #WJCatNASP23 @nasponline @WEareMSPA #wholetthedogsin
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